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HVAC Equipment Service Technician Journeyman (Union)

Johnson Controls


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HVAC TB Journeymen Mechanic I (un)

Johnson Controls is looking for forward-thinking HVAC talent to support our fast-growing North America business. We are committed to the health and safety of our employees customers partners and the communities we serve and we value a team that is collaborative results-oriented hardworking and focused on delivering great service.

Role Overview

As an HVAC TB Journeymen Mechanic I you will support light commercial and/or heavy commercial customers by performing maintenance repair replacement and troubleshooting work on commercial heating and cooling systems. You will work with experienced journeymen servicemen and apprentices to solve service issues improve facility performance and provide trusted recommendations that help customers operate efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance repair and replacement services on commercial heating and cooling systems.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve commercial HVACR service issues in light commercial and/or heavy commercial environments.

  • Partner with journeymen on the repair of centrifugal steam turbine and open-drive screw chillers.

  • Support commissioning and aftermarket service by identifying facility inefficiencies and service-related issues.

  • Provide recommendations solutions and quotes that help customers improve system performance and efficiency.

  • Support branch customer activities including troubleshooting installation and repair.

  • Communicate problem cause and corrective actions clearly to customers and internal teams.

How You Will Do It
  • You will take ownership of service work with a strong focus on safety accuracy and integrity.

  • You will stay close to the work use practical troubleshooting skills and remove obstacles for customers by finding effective solutions quickly.

  • You will apply a continuous-improvement mindset using clear feedback and problem-solving to improve service outcomes every day.

  • You will work as one team with local mechanics servicemen and apprentices building trust through collaboration and respect for different perspectives.

  • Use your HVAC piping plumbing pipefitting and mechanical equipment service experience to diagnose and repair commercial systems.

  • Support technical work on rooftop units pumps fans towers boilers chillers compressors and plumbing systems.

  • Use mechanical shaft alignment with dial indicators and vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines pumps fans and compressors.

  • Complete customer documentation and service communication with attention to detail across interpersonal digital and written channels.

  • Participate in training through the Service Technical Academy (STA) and apply what you learn on the job including HVAC product knowledge and sales quoting.

Qualifications
  • Membership in or willingness to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada AFL-CIO.

  • Minimum of three years of commercial and/or industrial mechanical troubleshooting experience in the HVAC industry.

  • Practical work experience in HVAC piping plumbing pipefitting or mechanical equipment service.

  • Practical working experience with light commercial or commercial mechanical equipment.

  • Experience with rooftop units pumps fans towers boilers chillers compressors and plumbing.

  • Mechanical shaft alignment experience using dial indicators for pumps fans and compressors.

  • Ability to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines.

  • Ability to write and communicate customer problem cause and corrective-action information clearly.

  • Attention to detail and strong interpersonal digital and written communication skills.

  • Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply new knowledge on the job.

  • Willingness to travel 10% to 20% to support branch customer activities troubleshooting installation and repair.

  • Ability to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.

  • Universal EPA refrigerants license.

  • Applicable state or local licensing.

  • Valid drivers license.

Nice to Have
  • Factory certification through the Service Technical Academy (STA).

  • Experience supporting customer recommendations and upselling opportunities.

  • Familiarity with HVAC products and sales quoting.

  • Experience participating in incentive or rewards programs tied to service performance.

Why Join Us

We offer factory certification through our Service Technical Academy recognition and monetary rewards advancement opportunities incentive programs and a strong focus on employee safety. You will also receive tools uniforms and a company vehicle to help you serve customers to the highest standard.

If you are ready to grow your HVAC career with a team that values safety service and development we invite you to apply.

Pay Range: Hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process we may use technology assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please visit here.


Required Experience:

IC


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